Proposed Medicaid Cuts Spark Concern Across Yuma County

Proposed Medicaid Cuts Spark Concern Across Yuma County

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A new federal budget proposal backed by former President Donald Trump is raising alarm bells across Arizona—especially in Yuma County, where nearly one in three residents rely on Medicaid for their health care. The proposal aims to cut federal funding for Medicaid and nutrition assistance programs nationwide, giving states more control over how those services are run. Supporters argue the shift could improve efficiency…

In a county that backed Trump, people depend on Medicaid and are conflicted about cuts - TPR: The Public's Radio

Medicaid plays a vital role in many rural communities that favored President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. But residents still seem open to Republican plans to cut perceived waste in the program. The post In a county that backed Trump, people depend on Medicaid and are conflicted about cuts appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.